WMF 219 Silverplate 135-Piece Flatware Set With Original Cabinet – Mid-Century German Estate Service

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This is a striking and elaborate Victorian-era silver-plated cutlery cabinet containing a 135 piece estate set. The front folds down … Read more This is a striking and elaborate Victorian-era silver-plated cutlery cabinet containing a 135 piece estate set. The front folds down to form a work surface or tray, revealing the interior compartments. The interior is lined and fitted with slots and racks for various utensils — knives, forks, spoons, serving pieces, carving tools — all held neatly in place. The top is edged with an openwork silver gallery, giving it a regal and ornate feel. This piece strongly reflects Victorian taste for opulence, elaborate craftsmanship, and display of luxury objects. It’s likely from the late 19th century or early 20th century and would have been a center of attention in a formal dining room, part of a wealthy household’s show of hospitality and refinement. The set contains:
12 - Old French Hollow Knife 10 in
12 - Old French Hollow Knife 18 1/4 in
12 - Fork 18 in
12 - Fork 17 1/4 in
12 - Individual Solid Fish Fork 7 1/4 in
12 - Individual Solid Fish Knife 8 3/8 in
12 - Five O'clock Teaspoon 5 1/2 in
12 - Demitasse Spoon 4 1/4 in
12 - Place/Oval Soup Spoon 8 1/4 in
12 - Dessert/Oval Soup Spoon 7 1/4 in
1 - Solid Serving Spoon 10 in
2 - Small Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork 7 1/4 in
1 - Flat Handle Master Butter Knife 7 3/8 in
1 - Solid Gravy Ladle 6 3/4 in
1 - Solid Soup Ladle 12 1/8 in
1 - Solid Asparagus Server 9 3/8 in
1 - Solid Serving Cheese Knife 6 7/8 in
1 - Large Solid Fish Serving Fork 9 3/8 in
1 - Large Solid Fish Serving Knife 11 5/8 in
1 - 2-Piece Bakelite Salad Set 9 1/4 in
1 - Large 2-Piece Roast Carving Set w/Stainless Blade
1 - Solid Individual Over cup Tea Strainer 7 1/8 in See less